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Vacation Photos Pt 1 – London, England

June 12, 2011

{Off the plane and ready to explore!}

Here are some photos from the first stop of my recent vacation: London, England! It was my first time there, and I was excited from the onset as the city was positively bursting with energy and excitement. We stopped by all the must-see sights, went high street shopping, went for traditional high tea and even took in a musical (Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies). One disappointment stemmed from lack of proper research prior to visiting Portabello Market: we got off the Underground at the Notting Hill exit and walked around for a good 2 hours before we got to the Vintage and Fashion Market (I didn’t know it was a separate area). By the time we got there, they were closing so I didn’t get to explore it for treasures! Regardless, I fell in love with the city and am hoping to go back one day, as I know I haven’t even grazed the surface of it!


{First stop: high-tea at Fortnum & Mason – an absolutely lovely shop}


{Buckingham Palace!}


{An Underground station during its quieter hours}


{London Eye}


{Double decker red buses on Regent Street, my favourite shopping street out of the ‘big’ ones}


{Uploaded this photo just for Mae – we went to eat at Eat!}


{Beautiful tulips at Portabello Market}


{Notting Hill}


{A table of vintage jewelry at Portabello Market}

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  1. Andrรฉa Rocha says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Lovely pics!!!

    !Xo!
    http://www.sofashionist.blogspot.com

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  2. Elaine A (TOBeautyReviews) says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Great pictures Jen, looks like a great time!

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  3. FASHION ICE says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:33 am

    love the photos! seeing these makes me want to go back!!

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  4. Closet Fashionista says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:36 am

    Sooo much fun! I can’t wait to go there next month! 19 days to go!!! ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿ˜€ *dies*
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  5. Carolyn says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:43 am

    looks so lovely! can’t wait to visit one day

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  6. J'Anns Boutique says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Great pics! Love your blue blazer

    A Girl’s Next Best Friend

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  7. Cee says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:00 am

    These photos are just gorgeous- I haven’t been to London for years, and when I did visit I was too young to fully enjoy it. Definitely counting the days until I can go back, and these shots are a lovely peak inside. It’s a shame you didn’t get to see much of the market, hopefully your next trip is soon so that you can explore it fully ๐Ÿ™‚
    xox,
    Cee

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  8. Ofelia says

    June 13, 2011 at 1:52 am

    glad you had loads of fun!

    xx

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  9. Sara Shoemaker says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:09 am

    wow! this is all so wonderful. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to london ever since I can remember. you are so lucky! I can’t wait to go one day. looks like they have great shopping and food!and as always you look darling.

    House of Shoes

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  10. Miranda says

    June 13, 2011 at 2:54 am

    How fun you look adorable. The scarf is so versatile and I love it with the blue polka dots.

    Miranda
    http://www.indcfashion.com

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  11. Leya says

    June 13, 2011 at 3:11 am

    aww seems so much fun!
    and all the pictures looks amazing!
    ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Vera says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:48 am

    looks like a beautiful trip ๐Ÿ™‚
    can’t wait to visit london myself!

    http://project-vee.blogspot.com/

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  13. Style Worthwhile says

    June 13, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Gorgeous photos!! London is super fun, I loved it when I went 2 years ago ๐Ÿ™‚ And you look so cute in that polka dot dress!

    Jacquelyn
    http://www.styleworthwhile.blogspot.com

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  14. aartigandhi says

    June 13, 2011 at 5:33 am

    ahh.. u took me back to my fav spots of london.. lived there for so long and didn’t really miss it much till I saw your pics! thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://aartifiit.wordpress.com

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  15. Kim Filipinas says

    June 13, 2011 at 6:30 am

    random passerby simply commenting because i recently took a trip to london, so it’s funny to see photos of places i just saw in real life — and can also commiserate on the not-seeing-portabello-market thing as my friend and i arrived to see an empty street :/

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  16. ching says

    June 13, 2011 at 7:18 am

    awwwwwwwwww.. what a place to be!

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  17. Jess โ™ก says

    June 13, 2011 at 8:47 am

    Ugh Jen, you make me so jealous! I wish I could have gone ๐Ÿ™ It’s an impossible dream, I’ll just have to wait until I’m completely done school and hopefully settled down! I adore all these photos showcasing the “best” of London (imagine that being said with an English accent… right? I know, I try). THE FOOD LOOKS GOOD. Also, you managed to look so impeccably chic, I don’t know how you do it <3

    How was the musical? I’m quite a fan of musicals ๐Ÿ™‚ It’s a shame you didn’t find the market earlier, that just makes for a round 2 you have to do, except with a whole bunch of Canadian Bloggers, am I right or right? ;)!

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  18. Nikki says

    June 13, 2011 at 8:59 am

    These photos are beautiful ๐Ÿ™‚ London is the most amazing city i’ve visited so far! It comes long before paris on my list. I love it! x

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  19. Ms Bubu says

    June 13, 2011 at 11:58 am

    i now live in London and I hope I hope I will be able to stay here (I’m Canadian as well). I really like Portobello Road Market, but also Brick Lane!

    I also like your dresses!

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  20. Melissa says

    June 13, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    What incredible photos you took! It sounds like you had a completely fantastic time and you look gorgeous, too!

    Come take a look inside A Working Mom’s Closet

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  21. Lisa-Bisa says

    June 14, 2011 at 3:07 am

    lovely pics! luv the tulips and the blue blazer. take in every moment!

    http://www.physicalcanvas.com

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  22. Anonymous says

    June 14, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I’ve been searching everywhere for a good leopard scarf and I found it on you! (Was that a little creepy? lol). Do you mind telling me what brand it is and where you got it? ^ _ ^

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  23. Jenmarie says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    I feel like so many people I know have recently been visiting London! Maybe it’s a sign? Haha!

    Seriously, the places you visited are gorgeous! I’m sure the food was yummy too!

    You look lovely as always and I ADORE that scarf!

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  24. MizzJ says

    June 20, 2011 at 4:19 am

    hehe that car in the background of your 2nd to last photo is just so cute and English!

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